NHL Draft 2013: Prospect Most Likely to Win Each Major Trophy During His Career

Bruce Bennett/Getty ImagesThe competition continues for the first three choices in the NHL draft.

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The 2013 NHL draft is now history, and everybody is wondering which teams had the best draft and which teams made critical mistakes.

Here is a look at the players who are now part of different NHL organizations and which ones are the leading candidates to win major postseason awards.

Keep in mind this list is only limited to 2013 draft choices. It is also a based on which players have the best chance of winning these awards, not necessarily who will win it first, but who is most likely to win it during the course of his career.

Feel free to comment and say why you feel a different player is better for any of these awards, but please indicate why you feel your choice is the best for that particular trophy.

Rocket Richard Trophy: Jonathan Drouin

Jamie Squire/Getty ImagesJonathan Drouin has a dangerous shot and great hands.

Of all the forwards in this year's draft, Jonathan Drouin has the best overall offensive skills.

He is also heading to the Tampa Bay Lightning, a team known for playing an up-tempo, offensive-oriented style.

Opposing defenses already have their hands full trying to tie up Steven Stamkos, which means Drouin probably won't be facing top defensive lines and defense pairings all the time.

While it will take a few years for his talent to blossom, Drouin has the best chance of any player drafted this season to take home the Rocket Richard Trophy for most goals at some point during his career.

Norris Trophy: Seth Jones

Jamie Squire/Getty ImagesSeth Jones wants to prove he should have been taken first overall.

Seth Jones was expected to be the top pick in this year's draft, but he wasn't selected until fourth overall when the Nashville Predators grabbed him.

Jones has a great skill set and should excel both in his own zone and when his team is on the attack.

He has good size, mobility, hockey sense and plays well in big games too.

Jones also has a great mentor in Nashville in Shea Weber, who is already among the elite defensemen in the game. Jones should learn a lot from playing with Weber about what it takes to be one of the best in the game.

Look for Jones to win the Norris Trophy at some point in his career, and look for him to be a full-time NHL player very soon.